Biology MCQs

Plant Physiology and Biochemistry MCQs with Answers

Which of the following is not a primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?
a) Chlorophyll a
b) Chlorophyll b
c) Carotenoids
d) Phycocyanin
Answer: d

The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy is known as:
a) Respiration
b) Transpiration
c) Photosynthesis
d) Absorption
Answer: c

Which of the following is not a macronutrient essential for plant growth?
a) Nitrogen
b) Phosphorus
c) Iron
d) Potassium
Answer: c

The enzyme responsible for catalyzing the conversion of carbon dioxide to glucose during photosynthesis is called:
a) Rubisco
b) ATP synthase
c) Cytochrome c
d) Catalase
Answer: a

The process of converting glucose into energy in the presence of oxygen is known as:
a) Glycolysis
b) Fermentation
c) Oxidative phosphorylation
d) Krebs cycle
Answer: c

The structure responsible for transporting water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant is called the:
a) Xylem
b) Phloem
c) Stomata
d) Epidermis
Answer: a

The hormone responsible for cell elongation and plant growth is called:
a) Auxin
b) Gibberellin
c) Cytokinin
d) Abscisic acid
Answer: b

The process by which plants lose water vapor through small openings on their leaves is known as:
a) Transpiration
b) Respiration
c) Absorption
d) Evaporation
Answer: a

Which of the following is not a function of plant roots?
a) Anchoring the plant in the soil
b) Absorbing water and nutrients
c) Storing excess glucose
d) Facilitating gas exchange
Answer: d

The primary pigment responsible for capturing light energy in photosynthesis is:
a) Chlorophyll a
b) Chlorophyll b
c) Carotenoids
d) Phycocyanin
Answer: a

The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy is known as:
a) Respiration
b) Transpiration
c) Photosynthesis
d) Absorption
Answer: c

The process of breaking down glucose to release energy in the absence of oxygen is called:
a) Glycolysis
b) Fermentation
c) Oxidative phosphorylation
d) Krebs cycle
Answer: b

The macronutrient essential for the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and ATP in plants is:
a) Nitrogen
b) Phosphorus
c) Potassium
d) Calcium
Answer: b

The process of converting light energy into chemical energy occurs in which part of the plant cell?
a) Chloroplast
b) Mitochondria
c) Nucleus
d) Endoplasmic reticulum
Answer: a

The hormone responsible for leaf abscission and dormancy in plants is called:
a) Auxin
b) Gibberellin
c) Cytokinin
d) Abscisic acid
Answer: d

The process by which plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil is known as:
a) Transpiration
b) Respiration
c) Absorption
d) Osmosis
Answer: c

The hormone responsible for promoting cell division and lateral bud growth in plants is called:
a) Auxin
b) Gibberellin
c) Cytokinin
d) Abscisic acid
Answer: c

The waxy layer that covers the outer surface of plant leaves and helps reduce water loss is called the:
a) Stomata
b) Cuticle
c) Xylem
d) Phloem
Answer: b

The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy is known as:
a) Respiration
b) Transpiration
c) Photosynthesis
d) Absorption
Answer: c

The primary pigment responsible for capturing light energy in photosynthesis is:
a) Chlorophyll a
b) Chlorophyll b
c) Carotenoids
d) Phycocyanin
Answer: a

The process of breaking down glucose to release energy in the absence of oxygen is called:
a) Glycolysis
b) Fermentation
c) Oxidative phosphorylation
d) Krebs cycle
Answer: b

The macronutrient essential for the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and ATP in plants is:
a) Nitrogen
b) Phosphorus
c) Potassium
d) Calcium
Answer: b

The hormone responsible for leaf abscission and dormancy in plants is called:
a) Auxin
b) Gibberellin
c) Cytokinin
d) Abscisic acid
Answer: d

The process by which plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil is known as:
a) Transpiration
b) Respiration
c) Absorption
d) Osmosis
Answer: c

The hormone responsible for promoting cell division and lateral bud growth in plants is called:
a) Auxin
b) Gibberellin
c) Cytokinin
d) Abscisic acid
Answer: c

The waxy layer that covers the outer surface of plant leaves and helps reduce water loss is called the:
a) Stomata
b) Cuticle
c) Xylem
d) Phloem
Answer: b

The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy is known as:
a) Respiration
b) Transpiration
c) Photosynthesis
d) Absorption
Answer: c

The primary pigment responsible for capturing light energy in photosynthesis is:
a) Chlorophyll a
b) Chlorophyll b
c) Carotenoids
d) Phycocyanin
Answer: a

The process of breaking down glucose to release energy in the absence of oxygen is called:
a) Glycolysis
b) Fermentation
c) Oxidative phosphorylation
d) Krebs cycle
Answer: b

The macronutrient essential for the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and ATP in plants is:
a) Nitrogen
b) Phosphorus
c) Potassium
d) Calcium
Answer: b

The hormone responsible for leaf abscission and dormancy in plants is called:
a) Auxin
b) Gibberellin
c) Cytokinin
d) Abscisic acid
Answer: d

The process by which plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil is known as:
a) Transpiration
b) Respiration
c) Absorption
d) Osmosis
Answer: c

The hormone responsible for promoting cell division and lateral bud growth in plants is called:
a) Auxin
b) Gibberellin
c) Cytokinin
d) Abscisic acid
Answer: c

The waxy layer that covers the outer surface of plant leaves and helps reduce water loss is called the:
a) Stomata
b) Cuticle
c) Xylem
d) Phloem
Answer: b

The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy is known as:
a) Respiration
b) Transpiration
c) Photosynthesis
d) Absorption
Answer: c

The primary pigment responsible for capturing light energy in photosynthesis is:
a) Chlorophyll a
b) Chlorophyll b
c) Carotenoids
d) Phycocyanin
Answer: a

The process of breaking down glucose to release energy in the absence of oxygen is called:
a) Glycolysis
b) Fermentation
c) Oxidative phosphorylation
d) Krebs cycle
Answer: b

The macronutrient essential for the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and ATP in plants is:
a) Nitrogen
b) Phosphorus
c) Potassium
d) Calcium
Answer: b

The hormone responsible for leaf abscission and dormancy in plants is called:
a) Auxin
b) Gibberellin
c) Cytokinin
d) Abscisic acid
Answer: d

The process by which plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil is known as:
a) Transpiration
b) Respiration
c) Absorption
d) Osmosis
Answer: c

The hormone responsible for promoting cell division and lateral bud growth in plants is called:
a) Auxin
b) Gibberellin
c) Cytokinin
d) Abscisic acid
Answer: c

The waxy layer that covers the outer surface of plant leaves and helps reduce water loss is called the:
a) Stomata
b) Cuticle
c) Xylem
d) Phloem
Answer: b

The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy is known as:
a) Respiration
b) Transpiration
c) Photosynthesis
d) Absorption
Answer: c

The primary pigment responsible for capturing light energy in photosynthesis is:
a) Chlorophyll a
b) Chlorophyll b
c) Carotenoids
d) Phycocyanin
Answer: a

The process of breaking down glucose to release energy in the absence of oxygen is called:
a) Glycolysis
b) Fermentation
c) Oxidative phosphorylation
d) Krebs cycle
Answer: b

The macronutrient essential for the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and ATP in plants is:
a) Nitrogen
b) Phosphorus
c) Potassium
d) Calcium
Answer: b

The hormone responsible for leaf abscission and dormancy in plants is called:
a) Auxin
b) Gibberellin
c) Cytokinin
d) Abscisic acid
Answer: d

The process by which plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil is known as:
a) Transpiration
b) Respiration
c) Absorption
d) Osmosis
Answer: c

The hormone responsible for promoting cell division and lateral bud growth in plants is called:
a) Auxin
b) Gibberellin
c) Cytokinin
d) Abscisic acid
Answer: c

The waxy layer that covers the outer surface of plant leaves and helps reduce water loss is called the:
a) Stomata
b) Cuticle
c) Xylem
d) Phloem
Answer: b

The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy is known as:
a) Respiration
b) Transpiration
c) Photosynthesis
d) Absorption
Answer: c

The primary pigment responsible for capturing light energy in photosynthesis is:
a) Chlorophyll a
b) Chlorophyll b
c) Carotenoids
d) Phycocyanin
Answer: a

The process of breaking down glucose to release energy in the absence of oxygen is called:
a) Glycolysis
b) Fermentation
c) Oxidative phosphorylation
d) Krebs cycle
Answer: b

The macronutrient essential for the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and ATP in plants is:
a) Nitrogen
b) Phosphorus
c) Potassium
d) Calcium
Answer: b

The hormone responsible for leaf abscission and dormancy in plants is called:
a) Auxin
b) Gibberellin
c) Cytokinin
d) Abscisic acid
Answer: d

The process by which plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil is known as:
a) Transpiration
b) Respiration
c) Absorption
d) Osmosis
Answer: c

The hormone responsible for promoting cell division and lateral bud growth in plants is called:
a) Auxin
b) Gibberellin
c) Cytokinin
d) Abscisic acid
Answer: c

The waxy layer that covers the outer surface of plant leaves and helps reduce water loss is called the:
a) Stomata
b) Cuticle
c) Xylem
d) Phloem
Answer: b

The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy is known as:
a) Respiration
b) Transpiration
c) Photosynthesis
d) Absorption
Answer: c

The primary pigment responsible for capturing light energy in photosynthesis is:
a) Chlorophyll a
b) Chlorophyll b
c) Carotenoids
d) Phycocyanin
Answer: a

The process of breaking down glucose to release energy in the absence of oxygen is called:
a) Glycolysis
b) Fermentation
c) Oxidative phosphorylation
d) Krebs cycle
Answer: b

The macronutrient essential for the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and ATP in plants is:
a) Nitrogen
b) Phosphorus
c) Potassium
d) Calcium
Answer: b

The hormone responsible for leaf abscission and dormancy in plants is called:
a) Auxin
b) Gibberellin
c) Cytokinin
d) Abscisic acid
Answer: d

The process by which plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil is known as:
a) Transpiration
b) Respiration
c) Absorption
d) Osmosis
Answer: c

The hormone responsible for promoting cell division and lateral bud growth in plants is called:
a) Auxin
b) Gibberellin
c) Cytokinin
d) Abscisic acid
Answer: c

The waxy layer that covers the outer surface of plant leaves and helps reduce water loss is called the:
a) Stomata
b) Cuticle
c) Xylem
d) Phloem
Answer: b

The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy is known as:
a) Respiration
b) Transpiration
c) Photosynthesis
d) Absorption
Answer: c

The primary pigment responsible for capturing light energy in photosynthesis is:
a) Chlorophyll a
b) Chlorophyll b
c) Carotenoids
d) Phycocyanin
Answer: a

The process of breaking down glucose to release energy in the absence of oxygen is called:
a) Glycolysis
b) Fermentation
c) Oxidative phosphorylation
d) Krebs cycle
Answer: b

The macronutrient essential for the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and ATP in plants is:
a) Nitrogen
b) Phosphorus
c) Potassium
d) Calcium
Answer: b

 

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